The drive from Albany, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adirondack Northway, Loudon Road, Pleasant Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.7 miles on Adirondack Northway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.3 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.
Top landmarks
•New York State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New York
•Fort Orange — fort in New Netherland (now Albany, New York)
•Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — historic cathedral in Albany, New York, United States
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 152.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 137.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 5 / Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NY 5 / Central Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|NY 5 / Central Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5 / Central Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|Henry Johnson Boulevard
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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8.5 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Fall...
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146.6 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Glens Falls along the way.
Glens Falls
8.5 mi in|~16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Adirondack Northway
137.7 mi
2h 39m
Loudon Road
5.7 mi
10m
Pleasant Street
4.2 mi
7m
Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Bear Swamp Road
1.2 mi
2m
Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Central Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 137.7 mi, about 2h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Schuyler Falls, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto NY 5
0.5 mi·1 min·Washington Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5
0.1 mi·25 sec·Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.1 mi·3 min·Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 9
5.7 mi·10 min·Loudon Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·13 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
8
Merge onto I 87
138 mi·2 hr 39 min·Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 35Toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour
10
Turn left onto NY 442
1.2 mi·2 min·Bear Swamp Road
11
Turn right onto NY 22
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
12
Turn left onto NY 22B
0.1 mi·10 sec·State Highway 22B
13
Continue on NY 22B
4.2 mi·7 min·Pleasant Street
14
Turn left onto Felton Road
82 ft·2 sec·Felton Road
15
Arrive at destination
Felton Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.3 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schuyler Falls, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, NY
This is one driving day of about 152.6 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adirondack Northway for about 137.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.3 mi from Albany, NY
· 1h 34m into the drive
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.7 miles.
Arriving in Schuyler Falls, NY
The final approach into Schuyler Falls, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Schuyler Falls, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 31.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.12 one way
$50.24 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$27.16
$54.32
premium
$4.92
$29.58
$59.15
diesel
$5.61
$33.69
$67.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.35
$6.10
EV Truck/SUV
61
0
$21.36
$9.77
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Albany, NY
Night
in Albany on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 3 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Schuyler Falls, NY
Night
in Schuyler Falls on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Bolton, NY
76 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, Loudon Road, Pleasant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.3 miles from Albany, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NY 5 / Central Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Glens Falls along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saratoga National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
